hypnopompic

[ hip-nuh-pom-pik ]
/ ˌhɪp nəˈpɒm pɪk /

adjective Psychology.

of or relating to the semiconscious state prior to complete wakefulness.

Origin of hypnopompic

1900–05; hypno- + Greek pomp(ḗ) sending away (see pomp) + -ic

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British Dictionary definitions for hypnopompic

hypnopompic
/ (ˌhɪpnəʊˈpɒmpɪk) /

adjective

psychol relating to the state existing between sleep and full waking, characterized by the persistence of dreamlike imagery See also hypnagogic

Word Origin for hypnopompic

C20: from hypno- + Greek pompē a sending forth, escort + -ic; see pomp

Medical definitions for hypnopompic

hypnopompic
[ hĭp′nə-pŏmpĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to the partially conscious state that precedes complete awakening from sleep.